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WC1N 3AE

Old Gloucester Street

Holborn & Covent Garden

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Detailed insights for WC1N 3AE

Overview

Postcode WC1N 3AE is located in a major urban area, within the Holborn & Covent Garden ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 911.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.0× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is £70,221 per year. The nearest station is Holborn, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coram's Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
912
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,794 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 911.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13%

Approximately 13.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is £70,221 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 84 ft away from WC1N 3AE.

Flood risk

No risk

Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South near WC1N 3AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Holborn located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WC1N 3AE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Holborn

Central, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Holborn
0.3 mi

1

Russell Square

Piccadilly

Walking directions to Russell Square
0.4 mi

1

Chancery Lane

Central

Walking directions to Chancery Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WC1N 3AE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCoram's FieldsMediumWalking directions to Coram's Fields
0.3 miLincoln's Inn FieldsMediumWalking directions to Lincoln's Inn Fields
0.3 miRussell SquareSmallWalking directions to Russell Square

Area Profile

Population
206
Population density
8,766 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
281.18(+2360%)
Theft from the person
262.16(+2695%)
Anti-social behaviour
174.77(+551%)
Violence and sexual offences
124.03(+299%)
Shoplifting
93.02(+831%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
85
41.87%
Other White
50
24.63%
Chinese
19
9.36%
Bangladeshi
8
3.94%
Other Asian
8
3.94%
Total population: 203

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
68.09%
Level 3 (A level)
30
15.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
6.38%
No qualifications
8
4.26%
Other
7
3.72%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
38.89%
Owns outright
30
27.78%
Owns with a mortgage
17
15.74%
Other social rented
11
10.19%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.7%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Holborn & Covent Garden

Median price£722,500
Price per sq ft£1,049
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£534K – £1.1M

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £722,500 (about £1,049 per square foot) in Holborn & Covent Garden area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,500 up to £2,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holborn & Covent Garden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£1,800,000£1,302
Flats51£720,000£1,004

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holborn & Covent Garden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holborn & Covent Garden.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£842,500
2017£840,000£1,925,000
2018£1,000,000£2,187,500
2019£660,250£4,074,500
2020£1,100,000£2,162,500
2021£1,149,200£3,950,000
2022£938,250£4,730,000
2023£927,000£2,000,000
2024£892,375£3,500,000
2025£775,000£2,050,000
2026£590,000£425,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holborn & Covent Garden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holborn & Covent Garden.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,244
2017£1,273£1,391
2018£1,207£1,518
2019£1,130£1,265
2020£1,298£1,063
2021£1,307£1,419
2022£1,332£1,134
2023£1,310£1,320
2024£1,135£912
2025£1,167£1,203
2026£869
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holborn & Covent Garden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holborn & Covent Garden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1N 3AE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WC1N 3AE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 202643, Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3ADTerracedLeasehold£425,000
06 Mar 202574, Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4AROtherLeasehold£189,922
31 Mar 2026Flat 25, Bevan House, Boswell Street, London, WC1N 3BTFlatsLeasehold£450,000
17 Oct 2025Flat 3, Bevan House, Boswell Street, London, WC1N 3BTFlatsLeasehold£416,000
08 May 202634, Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4SGOtherFreehold£4,925,000

Schools

In the WC1N 3AE postcode area, located within Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WC1N 3AE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusThe Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)Further education

Good

0.1 miNot applicableGuildhouse SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableChildren's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCHFoundation special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WC1N 3AE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WC1N 3AE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's LocalCamden, WC1B 5HPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miBoswell Mini MarketBoswell Street, Camden, WC1N 3PXWalking directions to Boswell Mini Market
0.2 miPortlandsCamden, WC1B 5ANWalking directions to Portlands
0.2 miWestend MinimartRed Lion Street, Camden, WC1R 4PNWalking directions to Westend Minimart
0.2 miSainsbury's Local129-133 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6NHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WC1N 3AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hamza Chowdhury

Holborn & Covent Garden - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

James White

Holborn & Covent Garden - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jim Monahan

Holborn & Covent Garden - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Keir Starmer

Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHolborn and St PancrasE14001290
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury SouthE02000193
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 028BE01000914
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WC1N 3AE

Is WC1N 3AE (Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South) safe?

The area around WC1N 3AE records about 912 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are theft from the person, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WC1N 3AE?

The median sale price around WC1N 3AE in Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South is £722,500 (about £1,049 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WC1N 3AE?

There are 20 schools close to WC1N 3AE, including The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) (Good), Guildhouse School and Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WC1N 3AE?

The closest station to WC1N 3AE is Holborn in TfL zone 1, about 289 m away, serving the Central and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around WC1N 3AE?

WC1N 3AE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,794 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WC1N 3AE (Holborn, St Giles & Bloomsbury South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering WC1N 3AE is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Hamza Chowdhury (Green Party), James White (Green Party) and Jim Monahan (Green Party).